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Came to 'Game of Thrones' fairly late in the game and due to being so busy the binge-watching was gradual. Have found myself truly loving the show, very quickly becoming one of my favourites. It totally lives up to the hype and not only does it do the brilliant source material justice (a rarity in television) it is on its own merits one of the finest, most addictive and consistently compelling shows in recent years and quality-wise it puts a lot of films in recent years to shame.

Despite how my review summary sounds, actually still liked a lot but didn't love the Season 6 opener "The Red Woman", though some fans did not. Am of the opinion also of finding "Home" the superior episode, it was what "The Red Woman" should have been and felt more like for me like the season opener. It is one of the most positively received Season 6 episodes and have seen it often considered one of the best latter season episodes, both distinctions for very good reason.

Here in "Home", characterisation and plot lines are both advanced (loved seeing more of Bran, after being neglected for a while, Ramsay being suitably despicable and am still really appreciating seeing Theon in a completely different light to when he was first introduced.

There are plenty of shocks and leaving-one-floored revelations, with like "The Red Woman" necessary questions and predictions left on fans' lips being answered and with full impact. A lot happens in "Home", but it doesn't feel like there is too much going on or that it feels rushed. It is tautly paced but also takes its time without ever being too much of a slow burner.

As one would expect, the cast can't be faulted with Iwan Rheon and Isaac Hampstead Wright here being the standouts. Peter Dinklage as always steals every scene he's in.

Visually, "Home" looks amazing, as one would expect for 'Game of Thrones'. The scenery is throughout spectacular, the sets are hugely atmospheric and beautiful on the eyes with a real meticulous eye for detail and the costumes suit the characters to a tee. The make-up is beautifully done. As well the cinematography and editing, which are cinematic quality as well.

One cannot talk about "Home" without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically multi-layered music scoring and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a high-budget fantasy/action/drama film.

The writing is thought-provoking with plenty of passion and sensitivity.

Summing up, outstanding episode and one of Season 6's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox

This was a truly beautiful episode. The arc of the story doesn't really progress, but we are told who will be this season's or the next few episodes villains. The story continues with the dragons, the Lannisters. Stark's and the Ironclads.

First of all, the writing here is brilliant, with the story heading in a great direction. This episode was also fast paced, with a lot happening within its run time. I expected many events that occurred during the episode to take place down the line, but I am glad they did it to begin with, because I can't wait to see what happens next.

The sets, the production, bringing us back to meet our old characters, Bran for a start, was a joy to see. And how he has grown!

This season really looks like it is going to be spectacular, with these two new episodes it is starting off to be the best season yet.

10/10 brilliant episode.

The Story did great in this episode. really good direction & dialog. And it filled with surprise, tons of them. Really enjoy this one.

The major event that should've happened in the first episode takes place at the end of this episode. Not really a shocker though, as most people expected this. But if this happens in the first one then 'The Red Woman' takes on a whole new meaning. The sequence involving younger versions of older characters is a delight to watch. Liam Cunningham as Davos is outstanding as usual. Things are moving really fast as Theon goes home from outskirts of Winterfell to Pyke in one episode. Sansa, Brienne and Pod get to the wall from about the same place in two episodes while Bran and his companions took a whole season to get to the wall from Winterfell. But that's nothing compared to what Littlefinger and Varys achieve in the later parts of the season. Wheels are about to fall off you realize but the ride is still enjoyable so you don't care.

Season 6, episode 2. Bran is training with the three-eyed raven. Arya is still taking lessons from Jaqen H'ghar. Sansa and company are heading to Castle Black but Theon parts company with the others. Ramsay Bolton still has men out looking for Sansa, his brother is born but he wants to be an only child. Tommen is advised by Jaime and sees his mother Cersei. Tyrion and Lord Varys checks on the dragons while Daenerys is away from the city. Jon Snow's followers take his body to the Red Woman to be resurrected.

9/10